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Florida Maple

Acer Floridanum

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Overview

The Acer floridanum, or Florida Maple, is a deciduous tree revered for its beautiful foliage that turns bright yellow to red in fall. It grows 20-30 feet with a canopy spread also up to 30 feet, preferring zones 5-9. This maple thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Its moderate growth rate and compact size make it an ideal choice for urban landscapes and small garden spaces.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Its moderate growth rate and compact size make it an ideal choice for urban landscapes and small garden spaces
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — is a deciduous tree revered for its beautiful foliage that turns bright yellow to red in fallFlorida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Its moderate growth rate makes it a manageable addition to any landscape designFlorida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — This stately maple presents a denseFlorida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Florida Maple requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shadeFlorida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — This autumnal display adds significant visual interest to any gardenFlorida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — and relatively low-maintenance+37

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Mature height
40–75 Ft.
Mature width
30–50 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Its moderate growth rate and compact size make it an ideal choice for urban landscapes and small garden spaces
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — is a deciduous tree revered for its beautiful foliage that turns bright yellow to red in fall
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Its moderate growth rate makes it a manageable addition to any landscape design
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — This stately maple presents a dense
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Florida Maple requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — This autumnal display adds significant visual interest to any garden
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — and relatively low-maintenance
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — humid conditions of the South.<br><br>Distinctive for its vibrant fall color
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — the leaves are generally 3 to 6 inches wide
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Spring brings modest yellowish-green flowers, followed by winged samaras measuring about 1 inch long
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — is an enchanting deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — It grows 20-30 feet with a canopy spread also up to 30 feet, preferring zones 5-9
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — with a classic maple shape.<br><br>The tree\'s bark is smooth and gray when young
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — This maple thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — scientifically termed Acer floridanum
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — It\'s also moderately drought-tolerant once established
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — rounded crown and typically reaches an imposing height of 20 to 60 feet
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — it prospers in various climates
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — the Florida Maple\'s foliage transitions from a lush green to shades of bright yellow or orange-red
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — and with a hardiness in USDA zones 5-9
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet when fully mature
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — though it prefers the warm
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — becoming more furrowed with age
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — with a particular prevalence in Florida
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